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. >> romney is a very good debater. he's practiced and practiced and practiced and practiced. >> the moderator and obama are going to come after him. >> the big questions, can romney reset his campaign with a strong debate? or was early voting under way -- >> president obama. >> is it too late for a turnaround? >> four years from his last debate. >> you're wrong. >> will be president obama be rusty? we'll ask our headliners. new jersey governor chris christie and the president's senior adviser david plouffe. and our powerhouse roundtable. squaring off, haley barbour and howard dean. plus, matthew dowd, donna brazile and maggie haberman of politico. >>> hello again. we're heading into the home stretch of this campaign. just 37 days before the final votes. with all eyes on this week's first debate. the candidacy are hunkering down in debate camp. where the race stands. what to expect wednesday? white house adviser david plouffe standing by for the president. but let's begin with the romney camp, new jersey governor chris
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it stands in sharp contrast to romney romney's. we can look at these polls a million different ways. they all say something different. at the end of the day, we're focused on getting the president across the country. meeting as many voters as possible. and investing in that ground game, ohio, florida, the first day of early voting yesterday, record numbers of people are m coing out to vote. there's a sign behind the president's re-election. we're confident. >> we're also seeing newspaper endorsements. president obama getting the endorsement of "new york times." the des moines register hasn't endorsed a republican since 1972 richard nixon, they endorsed romney, saying that he offers a fresh economic vision. it said that barack obama rocketed to the presidency from relative obscurity with a theme of hope and change. a different reality has marked his presidency. his record on the economy the past four years does not suggest that he would lead in the direction the nation must go in the next four years. how much does this hurt? >> they
it stands in sharp contrast to romney romney's. we can look at these polls a million different ways. they all say something different. at the end of the day, we're focused on getting the president across the country. meeting as many voters as possible. and investing in that ground game, ohio, florida, the first day of early voting yesterday, record numbers of people are m coing out to vote. there's a sign behind the president's re-election. we're confident. >> we're also seeing newspaper...
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he knew mitt romney's position better than mitt romney knew his own positions. i thought the president was smart, he connected with the audience in the room and the people outside tuning in. >> b minus? >> he won four years ago for being cool, for being cool under pressure and tonight he was hot. he was overheated, in my view and more importantly, for the president, i think he will be viewed as a little too overheated and too hot in the view of the few people who still haven't made up their mind or haven't decided whether they'll vote again for him as they did four years ago. >> definitely hotter this time. >> i gave a b. i'm a tough a. i thought the president did what he needed to do, what many people hoped, partisans had hoped whhope ed he would do two weeks ago and he came out on fire. came out jabbing, with energy, what he needed to do. i didn't think he was too aggressive in this debate at all, he did what he needed to do to put mitt romney on the defensive and i think that changed for him. >> the town mall meeting makes it harder to attack each other but t
he knew mitt romney's position better than mitt romney knew his own positions. i thought the president was smart, he connected with the audience in the room and the people outside tuning in. >> b minus? >> he won four years ago for being cool, for being cool under pressure and tonight he was hot. he was overheated, in my view and more importantly, for the president, i think he will be viewed as a little too overheated and too hot in the view of the few people who still haven't made...
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healey, we did see ann romney's speech, and governor romney did that himself on thursday night. >> you saw people throughout his life on thursday night. people that i had never met before. telling their own stories about the incredible, charitable acts that governor romney had done throughout his lifetime in secret. often people, wonder, why don't we hear more about mitt romney's charity nl acts. on that night, people came guard and said, let me tell you about the kindness he had about our sick child. people came forward and said, this is what it was looking with him at bain capital and how he created jobs. a decision that the networks made not to cover more of that and i hope that people go online and look at those speeches, because that was really, to me, some of the most powerful moments of the convention. >> for me the convention, you're not used to closing the deal. but they're used to building blocks in a tight race in order to convert people. i think what the convention did, they wanted to convert people from anti-romney obama to pro-r. conventions and messages don't usually win
healey, we did see ann romney's speech, and governor romney did that himself on thursday night. >> you saw people throughout his life on thursday night. people that i had never met before. telling their own stories about the incredible, charitable acts that governor romney had done throughout his lifetime in secret. often people, wonder, why don't we hear more about mitt romney's charity nl acts. on that night, people came guard and said, let me tell you about the kindness he had about...
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it just proves so says the romney campaign that the democrats are obsess with the mitt romney and romney is the most electable candidate. it may be a tough sale. it may not be a good thing that romney was engaging with rick perry in the first place there. it brings mitt romney down a little bit >> it's a good thing. jake s that right? just the democrats or other republicans who are now trying to capitalize on it? do you think too much attention being paid to that bet comment? >> well, probably in the scheme of all that matters of import that were debated last night, it's probably getting a little bit more than its fair share of attention. i agree with the romney's campaign argument that the democrats are most focused on him. because, they consider him the biggest threat to the re-election of president obama. there's no question about that fact. the democrats put out a web video today, attacking newt gingrich the only problem is, it basically -- it calls gingrich a three decade of tea party politics. it could help gingrich in the republican primary. the argument, of course, they would rat
it just proves so says the romney campaign that the democrats are obsess with the mitt romney and romney is the most electable candidate. it may be a tough sale. it may not be a good thing that romney was engaging with rick perry in the first place there. it brings mitt romney down a little bit >> it's a good thing. jake s that right? just the democrats or other republicans who are now trying to capitalize on it? do you think too much attention being paid to that bet comment? >>...
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romney's tenure at bain capital. four years ago when you were running against mitt romney, he reminded you of a guy who fired your dad. you just heard david axelrod talk about bain capital. >> let me give you the quote exactly. i think a lot of people made the atricks and went there with it. my comment was on the jay leno, i said, people are looking to elect a president who reminds you of the person you worked with but not the guy you laid him off. but, you know, i think, here's the point, if mitt romney wants to defend bain capital, the way he should do it, did some jobs get lost in the process of what we did? of course. when we go washington, we know that there's some down siding that needses to be done with the budget. in our entire history. that may require some serious budget cutting in the government. i have experienced knit the private sector. i'm prepared to do it in the public sector. >> let's talk about rick santorum for a little bit. he's trying to strike some of the populism chords you did four years ago.
romney's tenure at bain capital. four years ago when you were running against mitt romney, he reminded you of a guy who fired your dad. you just heard david axelrod talk about bain capital. >> let me give you the quote exactly. i think a lot of people made the atricks and went there with it. my comment was on the jay leno, i said, people are looking to elect a president who reminds you of the person you worked with but not the guy you laid him off. but, you know, i think, here's the...
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and mitt romney wracks up a big win. >> tonight, we made history. >>> target romney. he's already talking like a candidate. but romney's republican rivals are on the attack. painting the front-runner as a corporate insider who likes to fireworkers. >> i like being able to fire people. >>> and going south. the decisive showdown shaping up in south carolina. >> make a list of every person you know in south carolina. >> a fight for the soul of the republican party. >> you should all fight for freedom. >> and the future of the nation. >> you know, tonight, we celebrate. tomorrow, we go back to work. >>> good evening. i'm terry moran. new hampshire has spoken. and tonight, the republican race for president boils down to one question. can anyone stop mitt romney? romney won new hampshire commandingly. taking 38% of the vote. and the former massachusetts governor demonstrated resilience and staying power, after a week of fierce attacks from his opponents, aimed partly at his record at bain capital, the massachusetts investment firm he ran for 15 years. what does new hampshir
and mitt romney wracks up a big win. >> tonight, we made history. >>> target romney. he's already talking like a candidate. but romney's republican rivals are on the attack. painting the front-runner as a corporate insider who likes to fireworkers. >> i like being able to fire people. >>> and going south. the decisive showdown shaping up in south carolina. >> make a list of every person you know in south carolina. >> a fight for the soul of the...
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and will that mitt romney -- one mitt romney connect? and mitt romney lost tonight to mitt romney. that's what happened tonight. and rick santorum was the beneficiary of that campaign going on. >> i have to put you in the democrat white house for a moment. imaginarily. they're looking at this and what do they say? >> they're enjoying this process very much. they're saying the longer this goes on, the bloodier it gets, the more fierce it comes out. and the better for them. you've seen them in the course of this process. mitt romney's unfavorable rating has gone up 15 points. counter that in 2008, when there was a tough fight between barack obama and hillary clinton. barack obama's favorable rating went up 20 points in the course of that race. they hope this keeps going until june. mitt romney ultimately wins this in a delegate math sort of way, without inspiring anybody. and without bringing the country together or the republican party together. and they have a weak front-runner they unload on, come july. >> and rick santorum, one of the things he's trying to do is connect with blue
and will that mitt romney -- one mitt romney connect? and mitt romney lost tonight to mitt romney. that's what happened tonight. and rick santorum was the beneficiary of that campaign going on. >> i have to put you in the democrat white house for a moment. imaginarily. they're looking at this and what do they say? >> they're enjoying this process very much. they're saying the longer this goes on, the bloodier it gets, the more fierce it comes out. and the better for them. you've...
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by saying nice things about governor romney now, governor romney is clearly qualified to be president. watch bill clinton in october. >> first of all, the idea that someone doesn't understand how to be president, he's tried on every single issue to reach across and he had his hand slapped on every single issue. his to-do is basically the republican party's to-do list. he's saying let's give home owners the tool to cut red tape. on their own expense. the republicans won't do that. they won't pass their own agenda. because it' barack obama. that's what he's up against. the fact is, these lawmakers don't know how to be lawmakers. that's the problem. >> first of all, the republicans wanted to defeat barack obama. of course they do. you wanted to do defeat president bush. of course, different governings no mys, parties want to defeat each other. specific tax cuts, we're always against targeted tax cuts. we want tax cuts across the board. finally, as for -- just cut taxes. as for clinton, what was appalling for clinton, was his entire personal life. what was attracted about president clinto
by saying nice things about governor romney now, governor romney is clearly qualified to be president. watch bill clinton in october. >> first of all, the idea that someone doesn't understand how to be president, he's tried on every single issue to reach across and he had his hand slapped on every single issue. his to-do is basically the republican party's to-do list. he's saying let's give home owners the tool to cut red tape. on their own expense. the republicans won't do that. they...
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he has to disqualify mitt romney. if he's going to get reelected president of the united states, he has to disqualify mitt romney in this race. that's mistake they have made over the last month and half, they have spent too much time talking about how great their policies are and people don't believe it. >> they talked about mitt romney's record. it was focused on what mitt romney would do. >> democrats against herbert hoover for a generation. they'll run against george bush for another generation. neither one is going to be the ballot. the point is, they have to say that mitt romney somehow is dangerous in office and how they'll do that, is by saying he wants to dismantle the welfare state. he's an extremist. they'll have to broaden this beyond mitt romney's character. bain didn't work. >> listen, i think he's proposed $5 trillion of tax cuts, heavily aimed at high-income people. that's going to be the premise of what makes you think that that economy policy is going to work. it didn't work when they did it before. >
he has to disqualify mitt romney. if he's going to get reelected president of the united states, he has to disqualify mitt romney in this race. that's mistake they have made over the last month and half, they have spent too much time talking about how great their policies are and people don't believe it. >> they talked about mitt romney's record. it was focused on what mitt romney would do. >> democrats against herbert hoover for a generation. they'll run against george bush for...
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>> mitt romney. >> i'm sticking with barack obama. >> reporter: surprise. >> mitt romney. he comes away with this. he's going to tie the race back up. 30-day race coming at it. it's going to be close. >> reporter: matt, donna, nicole, thank you for joining us. that's the "nightline" report card. just ahead, while president obama failed to make any mention of mitt romney's 47% comment tonight, that doesn't mean this debate wasn't a numbers game. we're going to unravel this campaign's war of the percentages. how can you get back pain relief that lasts up to 16 hours? with thermacare heatwraps. thermacare works differently. it's the only wrap with patented heat cells that penetrate deep to relax, soothe, and unlock tight muscles. for up to 16 hours of relief, try thermacare. hey, travis... get some friends, loser! so, are you all right, man? ♪ lean on me, thanks. ♪ when you're not strong, and i'll be your friend. ♪ ♪ i'll help you carry on... ♪ what does home feel like? it's in the faces of americans who built generations of memories in their home and then saw it sl
>> mitt romney. >> i'm sticking with barack obama. >> reporter: surprise. >> mitt romney. he comes away with this. he's going to tie the race back up. 30-day race coming at it. it's going to be close. >> reporter: matt, donna, nicole, thank you for joining us. that's the "nightline" report card. just ahead, while president obama failed to make any mention of mitt romney's 47% comment tonight, that doesn't mean this debate wasn't a numbers game. we're...
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mitt romney. >> "b" minus. >> "b." >> tough on mitt romney again, why? >> i just think all these things, it's the old adage accurate but not true styes. things aren't exactly right. >> what didn't you like about -- what did you find in error or slightly slippery in what romney said. >> well, i thought there were a couple of cases when he was talking about syria. when he was talking about we want to keep trying and just want to arm -- we want to arm some of the rebels but we have to figure out who they are. i just think there's so much nuance in these things. basically i hate giving these grades because -- >> i can tell. >> because there's so much nuance in this. it's really hard to give a definitive grade. matt has no problem with that. he was grading right away. >> but especially in the foreign affairs area. >> yeah, i have no problem and saying i made a mistake a day later saying i screwed up. the interesting thing about the debate and sort of saw accuracy as substance on foreign policy in the debate i didn't see mitt romney make any distinction with t
mitt romney. >> "b" minus. >> "b." >> tough on mitt romney again, why? >> i just think all these things, it's the old adage accurate but not true styes. things aren't exactly right. >> what didn't you like about -- what did you find in error or slightly slippery in what romney said. >> well, i thought there were a couple of cases when he was talking about syria. when he was talking about we want to keep trying and just want to arm -- we...
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romney, up. the conservative anti-romney vote is divided and he's smelling victory. newt gingrich, down. but he's been there before. up, rick santorum. nobody's rising faster in iowa. rick perry, up. he's picking up gingrich defectors and still spending lots of cash. up, kelly clarkson. ♪ >> reporter: she endorses ron paul and watch as her cd sales go up 200%. down, the ames straw poll. remember when bachmann won? now, she's hoping to avoid a last-place finish. for this new year's edition for this week in politics, i'm jonathan karl. jake? >>> thank you to jon karl. let's turn to congressman ron paul. many political observers sa i a that he's on take to win. congressman, welcome and happy new year. >> thank you. >> your rivals have started to unload on you in the home stretch given your prominent perch in the polls. newt gingrich said your views, are quote, totally out of the main stream of every decent american. and even the des moines register poll that shows you essentially tied for first with mitt r078ney, says you're leading the pack in terms of who is least e
romney, up. the conservative anti-romney vote is divided and he's smelling victory. newt gingrich, down. but he's been there before. up, rick santorum. nobody's rising faster in iowa. rick perry, up. he's picking up gingrich defectors and still spending lots of cash. up, kelly clarkson. ♪ >> reporter: she endorses ron paul and watch as her cd sales go up 200%. down, the ames straw poll. remember when bachmann won? now, she's hoping to avoid a last-place finish. for this new year's...
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is romney in denial? >> no, i don't think so i george, and quite frankly, think peggy noonan is really smart. i read both of those columns. where we're at as a movement and conservatives and people who are really worried about growth of government in this country, i respect and admire people who get very concerned and even if they're upset about, you know, something that happened in a campaign, or if the week needs to be better, like last week, i think this is a different kind of campaign. i can guarantee you that all of the people that we're talking about here in wisconsin, we're worried about the future of this government. the leeway given on our side of the aisle, is very small to likes of peggy noonan and other writers, who like, we need to be ahead and pounding away. i think we had a good week last week. in retrospect, we were able to frame up the debate last week in the sense of what future do we want and do you want out there for yourids and grandkids and clearly, things aren't going well in this c
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new moments from the secret video of governor romney. talking to his rich donors about a lot of american voters. they are victims that believes the government has the responsibility. >> tonight the candidate tries to limit the damage. did it work? >>> fallout, a bomb in afghanistan. the u.s. is pulling back. a dramatic change in a ten-year war. >>> stealing apples. watch as thieves crash into apple stores to steal iphone, even wrestling with people walking down the street. >>> and best in shoecht 1 million votes in. can you guess what you think are the top five tv shows of all time and the secret lucy and elaine have in common. get out! >>> good evening. today there was a political earthquake in the presidential race and all because of a small camera secretly recording from the side of a room. it was a private fund-raiser for governor mitt romney. he was talking to some of his wealthy donors and now republicans and democrats are debating the fallout from the tape and the romney campaign is on fall-on damage control with just 49 dice go b
new moments from the secret video of governor romney. talking to his rich donors about a lot of american voters. they are victims that believes the government has the responsibility. >> tonight the candidate tries to limit the damage. did it work? >>> fallout, a bomb in afghanistan. the u.s. is pulling back. a dramatic change in a ten-year war. >>> stealing apples. watch as thieves crash into apple stores to steal iphone, even wrestling with people walking down the...
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romney standing there for long. she came out, and she, so used to seeing the suffering of the wives, who have been on these long quests too, and she got to come out. >> gave him a hug and walk off the stage. >> and walk off the stage. >> you were there for sarah palin, from all the accounts, she was pushing hard to give a speech. >> paul ryan trying to give a speech tonight. and no. we actually have now an heir apparent. the republican party has at least one leader. and the republican primary really does begin in earnest today. you know after midnight. and we're off to the races. you will start hearing a lot of people championing their particular horses for the next race. which sadly for everyone who is tired of politics, it starts today. >> george, you mentioned, senator marco rubio of florida. >> marco rubio, governor martinez, new mexico, hispanic leaders will be consulted. asian-american community is rapidly growing, prosperous one the republican party will compete for. the party is going to do some soulsearchin
romney standing there for long. she came out, and she, so used to seeing the suffering of the wives, who have been on these long quests too, and she got to come out. >> gave him a hug and walk off the stage. >> and walk off the stage. >> you were there for sarah palin, from all the accounts, she was pushing hard to give a speech. >> paul ryan trying to give a speech tonight. and no. we actually have now an heir apparent. the republican party has at least one leader. and...
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mitt romney, what do you think? >> b minus. >> b minus. >> b. >> b minus, tough grade. >> tough grade.y talking about all night i wondered what happened to the strength. some of the statements he said you can't kill your way out of this mess. i wondered what mitt romney was talking about from the mitt romney we used to know. >> what do you think, b? >> a b. i thought he came acrossed as some one you could see as president of the united states. that little litmus test he could. didn't come across as string and assertive in my view. >> how did, obama do? >> i thought he was an a minus. >> a. >> a, you get -- you are a tough a? >> i have not given an a in this entire series of debates to anyone. i thought this was actually barack obama's best moment. and to me the commander-in-chief test and strong and decisive was actually the most important thing in the campaign. it's why mitt romney rose in the aftermath of the first debate. i thought the president came across that way. a few instances i thought he came across a lit
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romney -- mr. romney, i should say. mrs. romney, 63 years old. she's been married to the governor 43 years. she has five sons, 18 grandchildren. several of the sons are right here in the convention hall sitting a few feet away from me. very proud, smiles, they can't wait to see their mother. i can tell you that both the governor and ann romney are here in the convention hall to take the stage to introduce her husband. as george said earlier, introducing him in a new way. >> let's go to jon karl. something new here for ann romney, speaking in front of this crowd with a teleprompter. when she started out 60 years ago, this was not natural for her at all. >> i've got to tell you, she's done nothing remotelye this, she's almost never given prepared remarks, period, let alone on a teleprompter like this. this is a person reluctant to politics. you know, george, twice, she has sworn absolutely no more campaigns. after mitt romney lost to ted kennedy, she said you couldn't pay me to do this again. she got back in, ran in 2008. after that lost, she said,
romney -- mr. romney, i should say. mrs. romney, 63 years old. she's been married to the governor 43 years. she has five sons, 18 grandchildren. several of the sons are right here in the convention hall sitting a few feet away from me. very proud, smiles, they can't wait to see their mother. i can tell you that both the governor and ann romney are here in the convention hall to take the stage to introduce her husband. as george said earlier, introducing him in a new way. >> let's go to...
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and could that swing the race for romney? for more on this, let's bring in ron brownstein, national journal editor. good morning. >> good morning. >> could ryan help romney win wisconsin? could that be a game-changer ultimately? >> wisconsin is one of the blue >> wisconsin is part of what i call the blue wall. it's 1 of 18 states that has voted democratic in the last 5 elections. if romney could chip it away, it would be a significant asset, not a game-changer by itself. and ryan almost certainly will be somewhat of a help on that. but i think it's clear in this case, the national implications, both pro and con of the ryan pick, will be much greater than the local ones. >> that's what i want to get to. this choice clearly puts fiscal policy front and center for the romney campaign. will that give him boost for nationwide support? >> i agree that ryan is a powerful, strong pick that also bares more risk than you usually get in a vice president. romney, in the primaries, was pressured to pretty unequivocally embrace the ryan bu
and could that swing the race for romney? for more on this, let's bring in ron brownstein, national journal editor. good morning. >> good morning. >> could ryan help romney win wisconsin? could that be a game-changer ultimately? >> wisconsin is one of the blue >> wisconsin is part of what i call the blue wall. it's 1 of 18 states that has voted democratic in the last 5 elections. if romney could chip it away, it would be a significant asset, not a game-changer by itself....
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mitt romney's problem is mitt romney. when you listened to him over this week, we shifted it to delegate math, you can see why he's having trouble catching on. if i'm his campaign, i would focus on the economy, not going on television day after day talking about the different m h mathematical scenarios. >> you know, hillary clinton and barack obama that was a bruising battle that went into june, last time i checked it didn't hurt you guys in. >> it's hard to say this campaign is just like that campaign. this time around you've got rick santorum, mitt romney and newt gingrich, fighting over whether planned parenthood should exist, contraception. in this week, i think it's hard to argue that mitt romney is stronger as a result as a long, extended fight. >> i don't think that anyone thinks that the way it's played out in the primaries, it hasn't helped. if this republican nick nick nick kind of primary is hurting he should be soaring. he's not soaring. people know that this is referendum on the president's policies. >> peopl
mitt romney's problem is mitt romney. when you listened to him over this week, we shifted it to delegate math, you can see why he's having trouble catching on. if i'm his campaign, i would focus on the economy, not going on television day after day talking about the different m h mathematical scenarios. >> you know, hillary clinton and barack obama that was a bruising battle that went into june, last time i checked it didn't hurt you guys in. >> it's hard to say this campaign is...
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president -- >> governor romney, i'm -- >> go ahead and finish, governor romney. governor romney, if you could make it short, see all these people, testify's been waiting for you. >> i'll just make a point. any investments i have over the last eight years have been managed by a blind trust and i understand they do include investments outside the united states including in chinese companies. mr. president, if you looked at your pension? have you looked at your pension? >> i've got to say -- >> mr. president, have you looked at your pension? >> you know, i don't look at my pension. it's not as big as yours. [ laughter ] >> let mow give you some advice. >> i don't check it that often. >> look at your pension. you have investments in chinese companies and outside the united states. you also have investments through a -- >> mr. president -- >> we're a little off topic. >> i thought we were talking about immigration. >> we were. >> i want to make sure -- >> if i could have you sit down, governor romney. >> i want to make sure we do understand something. governor romney
president -- >> governor romney, i'm -- >> go ahead and finish, governor romney. governor romney, if you could make it short, see all these people, testify's been waiting for you. >> i'll just make a point. any investments i have over the last eight years have been managed by a blind trust and i understand they do include investments outside the united states including in chinese companies. mr. president, if you looked at your pension? have you looked at your pension? >>...
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we ask will romney's choices help or hurt romney's chances. we begin with jon karl is right there in virginia tonight, jon? >> reporter: david that bus tour here in virginia, one of those make or break stakes. paul ryan on board, this is a brand-new race. ♪ mitt romney went bold and got eye little carried away in the moment. >> join me in welcoming the next president of the united states paul ryan -- >> reporter: what was that? >> the next president of the united states -- >> reporter: not long after ryan took the stage. >> every now and then, i'm known to make a mistake. [ laughter ] i did not make a mistake with this guy. but i can tell you this, he's going to be the next vice president of the united states. >> reporter: a conservative, a electrifying choice. it puts the slumping economy and skyrocketing deficits front and center. >> i hear people say that this is just the new normal. higher unemployment. declining incomes and crushing debt is not a new normal. >> reporter: ryan is the republican with a plan to slash government spending by
we ask will romney's choices help or hurt romney's chances. we begin with jon karl is right there in virginia tonight, jon? >> reporter: david that bus tour here in virginia, one of those make or break stakes. paul ryan on board, this is a brand-new race. ♪ mitt romney went bold and got eye little carried away in the moment. >> join me in welcoming the next president of the united states paul ryan -- >> reporter: what was that? >> the next president of the united...
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mitt romney. if we can't trust what mitt romney says about his own records how can we trust him on anything? >> it sounds as if you're saying in that ad and here this morning, that mitt romney is unfit and does not thave the character to be president. >> i am saying that he would be not where he is today, if he told the truth. and i think that's a very serious problem for somebody. i think that you look -- again, he's supposedly a great manager, yet he can't explain 23 different foreign accounts that weren't reported. he's a great manager. he can't explain being on the board of directors on of the company which got the largest medicare fine in history for fraud? somehow every time it's bad, he didn't know about it, he wasn't aware of it. he really didn't understand planned parent hood, by the law, the largest abortion center is in obama care. he didn't seem to quite know it. every time you turn around, this great manager consistently doesn't understand whatever it is that would have hurt him. take
mitt romney. if we can't trust what mitt romney says about his own records how can we trust him on anything? >> it sounds as if you're saying in that ad and here this morning, that mitt romney is unfit and does not thave the character to be president. >> i am saying that he would be not where he is today, if he told the truth. and i think that's a very serious problem for somebody. i think that you look -- again, he's supposedly a great manager, yet he can't explain 23 different...
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, mitt romney. and we spoke to another man in the seniors facility and he told us i don't think the last four years have done anything to improve anyone's life. diane and george, this is just a sign of not only how divided this state is how divided life is all around this country right now and really what a challenge it's going to be for the next president to unite, not just florida but the rest of the country. >> and the health care issue, the medicare issue is a big turnaround, has been, at least, in the early polling before tonight among those 65 or older. a turnaround for mitt romney. >> we dug into the exit polls, 65 or older of the state of florida and so far they're breaking pretty big for mitt romney, 58%-42%. you see it right there. i want to bring it to ron brownstein because, ron, as diane mentioned, medicare was the big issue that president obama advertised in the state of florida. they made the point that paul ryan's budget would end medicare as we know it. their phrase. it doesn't seem
, mitt romney. and we spoke to another man in the seniors facility and he told us i don't think the last four years have done anything to improve anyone's life. diane and george, this is just a sign of not only how divided this state is how divided life is all around this country right now and really what a challenge it's going to be for the next president to unite, not just florida but the rest of the country. >> and the health care issue, the medicare issue is a big turnaround, has...
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mitt romney bets against america. he bet against america when he put his money in swiss bank accounts and also set up a secret company in bermuda, which by the way, in order avoid disclosure, he put in his wife's name right before he became governor of massachusetts, these are legitimate questions that a man who's holding out as a man who wants to lead our country forward, he doesn't have an economic policy. h he wanted to jaufr shore jobs. >> all right, i'll let governor jindal to have a brief last word. >> i need to respond to that very quickly. three things, under governor romney, massachusetts created jobs, turned around unemployment. below 5%. secondly, independent fact checkers made it's false of outsourcing jobs when romney was at bain. just this week, a political attempt to do something about china, democratic senator in ohio, sherrod brown said that this treasury department hasn't done enough against that. they can't run on the program -- >> i'm not changing the topic. >> gentlemen we'll have to leave it ther
mitt romney bets against america. he bet against america when he put his money in swiss bank accounts and also set up a secret company in bermuda, which by the way, in order avoid disclosure, he put in his wife's name right before he became governor of massachusetts, these are legitimate questions that a man who's holding out as a man who wants to lead our country forward, he doesn't have an economic policy. h he wanted to jaufr shore jobs. >> all right, i'll let governor jindal to have a...
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romney. bill. >> reporter: it was gracious. mittromney.com live streamed the president's victory speech, a classy move here tonight. really shakespearean when you look at the family on the stage behind me. when you kid mitt romney's father ran for president and lost. his mother ran for senate and lost. he spent the better part of his 60s focused on this night and after countless hand shakes and countless donor calls and airline miles and campaign stops, i guess it's not surprising that tonight saw, perhaps the shortest speech of his political career, definitely the most painful. as for the people in this room, people who have gone the distance, given heart, souls, a lot of money into a within tonight. well they left completely shattered after a night of well, frankly yo-yoing emotions. >> after all the money spent, all the tight polls, victory crowd gathered with electric e laegs y -- elation going into a championship fight. state-by-state, blow by blow they watched their worst nightmare unfold. >> president obama with a lead i
romney. bill. >> reporter: it was gracious. mittromney.com live streamed the president's victory speech, a classy move here tonight. really shakespearean when you look at the family on the stage behind me. when you kid mitt romney's father ran for president and lost. his mother ran for senate and lost. he spent the better part of his 60s focused on this night and after countless hand shakes and countless donor calls and airline miles and campaign stops, i guess it's not surprising that...
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it's fitting, elf' be right next to mitt romney. one is against mitt romney. the other is that battle for the anti-romney. that's where rick santorum is in the center of that debate. >> this audience will be slightly more intimate. make no mistake, candidates talking to new hampshire. but south carolina too. >> new hampshire is tuesday. south carolina january 31st. every one of these candidates want to use that as a firewall to stop mitt romney. >> they all hope to get a piece of the pie and splinter the vote. >> that's right. there's six candidates. that's a great thing. he's trying to make sure the anti-romney candidates don't coalesce. >> when we come back you'll get all access look at the campaign. our cameras rolling even after "world news" comes to an end. and what that feels like. copd includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema. spiriva helps control my copd symptoms... ...by keeping my airways open... ...a full 24 hours. plus, it reduces copd flare-ups. spiriva is the only once-daily inhaled copd maintenance treatment that does both. and it's steroid-fr
it's fitting, elf' be right next to mitt romney. one is against mitt romney. the other is that battle for the anti-romney. that's where rick santorum is in the center of that debate. >> this audience will be slightly more intimate. make no mistake, candidates talking to new hampshire. but south carolina too. >> new hampshire is tuesday. south carolina january 31st. every one of these candidates want to use that as a firewall to stop mitt romney. >> they all hope to get a piece...
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he's now, i have beaten mitt romney. newt gingrich has beaten mitt romney. conservatives can have a choice. we don't have to rush to judgement. we can look at the candidates. the longer this campaign goes on, the better it is for conservatives and our party. we stay focus on the issues. the republicans are the focus. i know why the media would love to have this race over. they like to spend and obama administration, they like to take aim at the nominee as soon as they can. i don't think that's going to happen. >> well, it looks like it's going to be a long one. senator santorum, thank you for your time this morning. >> thank you. >>> with that, let's get straight to our roundtable. i'm joined by george will, barbara vanden heuvel, r ronbrownstein and matthew dowd. >> mitt romney looking to do something that has never been done. this week, something else we haven't seen before, three primaries and caucuses, three winners. >> the old pattern has now been broken. for five consecutive times beginning with reagan in 1980 candidate a wins iowa, candidate b wins ne
he's now, i have beaten mitt romney. newt gingrich has beaten mitt romney. conservatives can have a choice. we don't have to rush to judgement. we can look at the candidates. the longer this campaign goes on, the better it is for conservatives and our party. we stay focus on the issues. the republicans are the focus. i know why the media would love to have this race over. they like to spend and obama administration, they like to take aim at the nominee as soon as they can. i don't think that's...
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perfectly well the media distanced romney's m.o. unfortunately romney isn't divorced. hopefully, his vice presidential candidate won't be divorced. it's al always dirty politics. when obama was running against mccain/palin. what did we get, false affairs -- rumors of an affairs with john mccain. >> mccain got 23. >> as james carville said, the only person who saw tax returns, john mccain saw 23 years of tax returns and then he picked sarah palin. >> nothing is big hidden. >> something isn't become revealed. >> this is what turns people off from politics. this is exactly the problem we have right now. ordinary people don't care about this stuff. what they care more than anything else, their houses, their homes are under water. it used to be, it was the good old days. when you sign that mortgage check you were building wealth for your family. in washington, d.c., you got ed demarco, a bush administration holdover whose building held on by obama, who sits back and said, freddie and fannie, they came up with a report if they just reduced some of these mortgages and gave so
perfectly well the media distanced romney's m.o. unfortunately romney isn't divorced. hopefully, his vice presidential candidate won't be divorced. it's al always dirty politics. when obama was running against mccain/palin. what did we get, false affairs -- rumors of an affairs with john mccain. >> mccain got 23. >> as james carville said, the only person who saw tax returns, john mccain saw 23 years of tax returns and then he picked sarah palin. >> nothing is big hidden....
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first of all, the obama campaign defined mitt romney before romney was able to define himself. they ran a number of hard-hitting ads, attacking at romney's strength. romney presenting himself as a successful business person who could fix the struggling economy. but the obama campaign tore into that. and romney never successfully responded. the other thing was the romney campaign was operating under the assumption that the voting electorate would look like it's looked for the past 60 years. they were running against barack obama, which fundamentally changed the voting electorate in 2008. that did not garner enough support wrong young voters, blacks and latinos. just having white voters and white men was not enough. in the past, that could win the election. but not in 2012. >> mitt has gone on record saying if this didn't work out, he would hang his political cleats up, so to speak. so, what is next for the governor? >> reporter: in the concession remarks last night, he said he was praying for president obama's success and that he wanted the country to come together. i wonder if
first of all, the obama campaign defined mitt romney before romney was able to define himself. they ran a number of hard-hitting ads, attacking at romney's strength. romney presenting himself as a successful business person who could fix the struggling economy. but the obama campaign tore into that. and romney never successfully responded. the other thing was the romney campaign was operating under the assumption that the voting electorate would look like it's looked for the past 60 years. they...
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challenge from romney, found workers from an office supply factory who lost their jobs after romney's bain capital took a majority take. >> you're taking jobs away from us to put money in your pocket. >> reporter: and political on serbers say if romney is nominated, expect the same argument from president obama. >> that will be the central part of the argument. do we want to turn this economy over to the same people that messed it up? >> reporter: but a lot of romney's supporters would likely say, we just axel rated what needed to be done anyway to make companies more profitable. >> romney's argument is, we're in a global economy, we have to do what is needed, that's the way we can grow out of this. >> reporter: romney does not offer a net gain of jobs at bain capital, but he did say this so far. "sometimes we acquired businesses and tried to turn them around and typically," he says, "created tens of thousands of new jobs." we know that didn't happen at every company and tomorrow, mitt romney comes to new york with fund-raisers with some of the same investors who were his peers at bai
challenge from romney, found workers from an office supply factory who lost their jobs after romney's bain capital took a majority take. >> you're taking jobs away from us to put money in your pocket. >> reporter: and political on serbers say if romney is nominated, expect the same argument from president obama. >> that will be the central part of the argument. do we want to turn this economy over to the same people that messed it up? >> reporter: but a lot of romney's...
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and governor romney promising real change. you know, in terms of president obama's policies, if he's re-elected, he'll establish a secretary of business. he thinks that somehow is going to help foster job creation when governor romney has been talking for months now about his five-point plan to grow the middle class with greater -- unle domestic energy supply, balancing the budget, tax reforms, greater trade. we have a very strong agenda that's resonating with the american people. that's why he's going to win on tuesday. >> you david plouffe's assessment of the battleground states now. they believe they're in a strong position and you all are playing defense in virginia and florida and a desperate ploy in pennsylvania. your response. >> four years ago, it's an amazing juxtaposition that mitt romney will be in the suburbs of philadelphia today and four years ago, barack obama was in indiana when you look at where this map has gone, it reflects the change and the direction and the momentum toward governor romney a state like pen
and governor romney promising real change. you know, in terms of president obama's policies, if he's re-elected, he'll establish a secretary of business. he thinks that somehow is going to help foster job creation when governor romney has been talking for months now about his five-point plan to grow the middle class with greater -- unle domestic energy supply, balancing the budget, tax reforms, greater trade. we have a very strong agenda that's resonating with the american people. that's why...
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romney, mrs. obama. both of whom said they get more nervous than the candidates at these debates. >> a lot of pressure also on tonight's moderator, bob schieffer of cbs news. the third time he's moderated a presidential debate. the focus on foreign affairs from lynn university in boca raton, florida. >> good evening from the campus of lynn university here in boca raton, florida. this is the fourth and last debate of the 2012 campaign brought to you by the commission on presidential debates. this one is on foreign policy. i'm bob schieffer of cbs news. the questions are mine, and i have not shared them with the candidates or their aides. the audience has taken a vow of silence. no applause, no reaction of any kind except right now when we welcome president barack obama and governor mitt romney. [ applause ] >> good to see you again. [ cheers and applause ] >> gentlemen, your campaigns have agreed to certain rules and they are simple. they've asked me to divide the evening into segments, i'll pose a questi
romney, mrs. obama. both of whom said they get more nervous than the candidates at these debates. >> a lot of pressure also on tonight's moderator, bob schieffer of cbs news. the third time he's moderated a presidential debate. the focus on foreign affairs from lynn university in boca raton, florida. >> good evening from the campus of lynn university here in boca raton, florida. this is the fourth and last debate of the 2012 campaign brought to you by the commission on presidential...
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how mitt romney fits into that, but not really how mitt romney is leading the effort. this was more of an acceptance speech as some pundits were calling it. chris christie is not running for president right now. this was more about laying the ground work for later. republicans knew what they were getting into when they picked hem to be the keynote speaker. rob, paula, not exactly shy. this is was not going to be a demure speech from chris christie. >> not the teddy bear like. karen travers. ann saying her speech was about love. christie saying his speech was choosing respect over juxtaposition of themes there last night. we'll be back with more from >>> where there are politicians there is money. behind that money there are people hoping to influence policy decisions. >> abc's chief reporter, n briaross trying to get some questions answered. >> reporter: for republicans and democrats it will be the most expensive, extravagant set of political conventions ever. in a setting here of lavish parties, flamboyant strippers, and insider access for the highest bidders. >> this
how mitt romney fits into that, but not really how mitt romney is leading the effort. this was more of an acceptance speech as some pundits were calling it. chris christie is not running for president right now. this was more about laying the ground work for later. republicans knew what they were getting into when they picked hem to be the keynote speaker. rob, paula, not exactly shy. this is was not going to be a demure speech from chris christie. >> not the teddy bear like. karen...
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romney is trying to move past that bruising primary season. >> thank you so much. >> reporter: mitt romney is focusing on two struggling demographics, female and latino voters. romney trails the president by double digit margins l-when this comes to women. >> made this more difficult to come out of a recession. as a result the job losses have continued and women have born the blunt. >> reporter: some surveys show romney trails obama by 40 points when this comes to latino voters. president obama isn't taking them for granted. his campaign said it's launching a new spanish language ad today in key battleground states in florida, nevada and colorado. from ohio today -- >> somebody gave me an education. i wasn't born with a silver spoon in my mouth, but somebody gave me a chance. >> reporter: it isn't all grim news for mitt romney. the republicans seem to be coming around much more quickly than expected with an endorsement from inned i. governor mitch daniels. the question is who are they voting for? if you look at the cnn/orc poll, this is about romney voters. more than 50% said they will be
romney is trying to move past that bruising primary season. >> thank you so much. >> reporter: mitt romney is focusing on two struggling demographics, female and latino voters. romney trails the president by double digit margins l-when this comes to women. >> made this more difficult to come out of a recession. as a result the job losses have continued and women have born the blunt. >> reporter: some surveys show romney trails obama by 40 points when this comes to latino...
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taking on romney's career buying and selling companies. >> if governor romney would like to give back all the money he's earned from bankrupting companies and laying off employees over his years of being, then i would be glad to then listen to him and i'll bet you 10 dollars, not 10,000, that he won't take the offer. >> reporter: romney responded to that remark by saying doesn't gingrich understand the economy. it's been going on like this all day, back and forth. it's not going to end till there's a clear winner. that might not be till june. diane. >> that's a long stretch. thank you, jake. george stephanopoulos, anchor of "good morning america," is here. george what do you make of this day? >> you called it a pivotal day. that is not an overstatement in any way. both campaigns made strategic decisions to get more ruthless and more personal and that's exactly what happened today. you saw, first, governor romney make that shot. before newt gingrich said he was going to be relentlessly positive but his campaign told me today if he's hit, he's going to hit back hard. again, make no mist
taking on romney's career buying and selling companies. >> if governor romney would like to give back all the money he's earned from bankrupting companies and laying off employees over his years of being, then i would be glad to then listen to him and i'll bet you 10 dollars, not 10,000, that he won't take the offer. >> reporter: romney responded to that remark by saying doesn't gingrich understand the economy. it's been going on like this all day, back and forth. it's not going to...
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that surge for mitt romney. now just three weeks remaining, 21 days until americans go to the polls. it is "your voice, your vote" and our team is on the ground at hofstra university in new york, so let's start with abc's jake tapper and what the president is going to bring tonight, jake. >> reporter: good evening, diane. well, campaign sources for both campaigns tell me that romney and obama have rehearsed for this potentially tricky town hall format with aides throwing them random questions jumping from topic to topic looking for ways to bond with the undecided voters who will make up the audience in this theater in the round behind me. >> reporter: at a williamsburg resort president obama put on a confident face between a workout and a 45-minute debate prep. how do you feel about tonight? >> i feel fabulous. >> reporter: what are you going to say? then he ignored a question about the attack on the diplomatic post in beng ghazi, libya. a smile cannot be your umbrella in every storm. he knows he has to step it
that surge for mitt romney. now just three weeks remaining, 21 days until americans go to the polls. it is "your voice, your vote" and our team is on the ground at hofstra university in new york, so let's start with abc's jake tapper and what the president is going to bring tonight, jake. >> reporter: good evening, diane. well, campaign sources for both campaigns tell me that romney and obama have rehearsed for this potentially tricky town hall format with aides throwing them...
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to romney's 25%. women? gingrich's three marriages did not deter them. beating romney by nine points among women. today in florida, where early voting is already under way, the first votes in next week's primary, this voter is on the fence. >> well, i think that i prefer nult. >> reporter: but this voter was afraid of what a newt nomination could bring. >> i fear there could be a surprise. too many skeletons in his closet. >> reporter: and for david king, who voted for romney today, how does he explain next's momentum? what do you make of the newt gingrich surge though? >> oh, it's the way he answers questions. that's the cheerleader for the moment. he won't be able to answer like that when the questions get tough. >> reporter: meantime, there is late word coming in tonight that newt gingrich's contract with freddie mac will be released this evening. and, diane, on mitt romney's tax returns, he won't release 12 years worth like his father did when he ran for president in '67 but two years worth and th
to romney's 25%. women? gingrich's three marriages did not deter them. beating romney by nine points among women. today in florida, where early voting is already under way, the first votes in next week's primary, this voter is on the fence. >> well, i think that i prefer nult. >> reporter: but this voter was afraid of what a newt nomination could bring. >> i fear there could be a surprise. too many skeletons in his closet. >> reporter: and for david king, who voted for...
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what is romney seeking in. >> it's a dangerous game that mitt romney is playing here. because donald trump doesn't have a lot to lose by keeping this birther claim alive. >> if you're barack obama was born in kenya, you're probably not going to vote for him. >> mitt romney and his people have to decide whether standing next to donald trump means more votes or fewer votes and it is a scary prospect for them because right now, you talk to americans and here's what they care about, putting food on their family tables. getting an upwardly mobile job. and putting their kids through college. if mitt romney doglegs somewhere off to the side on this issue, it's an issue that may annoy some conservative business people who are saying, being friendlier to business. >> mitt romney throughout the entire primary season has shown very little willingness to confront the right. some believe that barack obama wasn't born in the u.s. and romney has -- seems to be spooked throughout the whole process at the thought that the right will mobilize. the risk is, the key swing vote in this ele
what is romney seeking in. >> it's a dangerous game that mitt romney is playing here. because donald trump doesn't have a lot to lose by keeping this birther claim alive. >> if you're barack obama was born in kenya, you're probably not going to vote for him. >> mitt romney and his people have to decide whether standing next to donald trump means more votes or fewer votes and it is a scary prospect for them because right now, you talk to americans and here's what they care...
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romney, they don't like it. on a policy level, he's going to cut medicare benefits. on a policy level, he's a person who doesn't understand people's lives and rather provide tax breaks for billionaires and millionaires. than tax breaks who make under $250,000. the problem is the policy agenda for romney that is saying to middle-class families, sorry, you're on your own. people are rejecting that about mitt romney. >> i want to stay on the general critique of president obama and the democrats. you guys seem to agree the more condescending or anger. here was 2008. the case against president obama at the republican convention. >> we need a president who understands the lessons of september 11th, 2001. the man we need is john mccain. >> eloquence is no substitute for a record. not in these tough times for america. >> not a personal attack, but a statement, president obama has never led anything, nada. >> because of that lack of experience he couldn't do what he needed to do as president. >> on the economy in. >> yea
romney, they don't like it. on a policy level, he's going to cut medicare benefits. on a policy level, he's a person who doesn't understand people's lives and rather provide tax breaks for billionaires and millionaires. than tax breaks who make under $250,000. the problem is the policy agenda for romney that is saying to middle-class families, sorry, you're on your own. people are rejecting that about mitt romney. >> i want to stay on the general critique of president obama and the...
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>> reporter: romney has a problem with trust? >> i believe he does. i don't believe ron paul does. >> reporter: at every convention like every family gathering who gets to sit where depends on who's in favor. who gets the best seats in the house. usually the candidate's home state. with romney, which one is that, well, massachusetts right in front. but the best seat in the house -- michigan. and so it was there, right out front, in the massachusetts space that we found the most enthusiastic mitt romney supporter we've ever met. what would you tell people who are on the fence who don't know romney? what's the best thing about him? >> this guy is the midas, the king midas of family life. everything that he touches turns to gold. >> reporter: now romney has to reach out and touch the many branches of the republican family. they want that to come together, but they have a little work to do yet. ♪
>> reporter: romney has a problem with trust? >> i believe he does. i don't believe ron paul does. >> reporter: at every convention like every family gathering who gets to sit where depends on who's in favor. who gets the best seats in the house. usually the candidate's home state. with romney, which one is that, well, massachusetts right in front. but the best seat in the house -- michigan. and so it was there, right out front, in the massachusetts space that we found the...
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, they're making assumptions about romney that romney doesn't make. >> even romney's own economists have said, that this isn't going to raise taxes on middle-class families. that's the core problem with the so-called ryan budget. problem with paul ryan, i think he's probably a very decent person, but he's well outside of the main stream of where most americans think we should go. raise taxes on rich people. they don't want to get rid of medicare. >> if he does say it with a smile on his face and i think that optimism does make a difference and i thought that the best line in his speech yesterday was about saying that this is not the new normal. >> that puts it back on president obama's record. >> well, that's true. again, we have a choice. it's no longer referendum. that was the decision, not only a tactical dix but a shift in the campaign. i think the tax thing is important. people need to be reminded we're not only extending the bush tax cuts they're going to double-down on additional tax cuts, ryan wanted to go to 30%. it's inconceivable to me in this day and age that we can ultimatel
, they're making assumptions about romney that romney doesn't make. >> even romney's own economists have said, that this isn't going to raise taxes on middle-class families. that's the core problem with the so-called ryan budget. problem with paul ryan, i think he's probably a very decent person, but he's well outside of the main stream of where most americans think we should go. raise taxes on rich people. they don't want to get rid of medicare. >> if he does say it with a smile on...
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now, a big win for romney. we'll turn the page away from politics to an incredible seven-year journey this mother lost almost 500 pounds. and we'll show you how she did it. [ hermann ] there's always something that's going to have to be done by a certain date. you always have homework, okay? i don't have homework today. it's what's right here is what is most important to me. it's beautiful. ♪ ♪ it's an amazing service that lets you watch unlimited movies and tv episodes instantly over the internet. you watch netflix on your pc or on your tv. best of all, netflix is only eight bucks a month. ♪ best of all, netflix is only eight bucks a month. [music playing] confidence. available in color. depend® for women is now peach. looks and fits like underwear. same great protection. depend®. good morning. great day. from centrum. it puts you in the center of everything that's good for you. its unique self-assessment tool helps identify the multivitamin and supplement combination that's right for you and your life
now, a big win for romney. we'll turn the page away from politics to an incredible seven-year journey this mother lost almost 500 pounds. and we'll show you how she did it. [ hermann ] there's always something that's going to have to be done by a certain date. you always have homework, okay? i don't have homework today. it's what's right here is what is most important to me. it's beautiful. ♪ ♪ it's an amazing service that lets you watch unlimited movies and tv episodes instantly over the...
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we'll get to the romney victory party. but let's start with jonathan karl with the santorum camp who would want to paint this loss as a win. when it comes to delicate count, that's not just spin. >> reporter: it's not over yet. mitt romney has won in terms of the vote. but the delegates are awarded proportionally by delegate district. and if you were watching the speech, with santorum, you would never know he lost the popular vote here. he talked about this as a victory for him. i spoke with him just as he was leaving. said this is a huge win for us. we came into mitt romney's backyard and did as well as they did. they think the next round will be on their turf, not on romney's home turf. >> next round is a big turf. let's go to david muir and the romney camp. i'm a little disappointed that you're not at the romney party with surrogate kid rock, so we could see the governor mix in that crowd. how did the night unfold there? >> reporter: governor romney, thanking the voters in michigan. those morning headlines could have be
we'll get to the romney victory party. but let's start with jonathan karl with the santorum camp who would want to paint this loss as a win. when it comes to delicate count, that's not just spin. >> reporter: it's not over yet. mitt romney has won in terms of the vote. but the delegates are awarded proportionally by delegate district. and if you were watching the speech, with santorum, you would never know he lost the popular vote here. he talked about this as a victory for him. i spoke...
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no, seriously this mitt romney was named after this mitt romney who played quarterback for the bears in the 1920s. he was a not so distant relative. they have the same doting wives. ji gel on tom, i feel like tommy really needs our prayer, our support and love at this time. callista on knute. >> i pray that god gives him the guidance and the strength. >> reporter: it's totally interchangeable. and what about those ads. >> hey, kid. >> reporter: if you thought the mean joe greene ad was a tearjerker. >> thanks, mean joe. >> reporter: you've never heard of a super pac. yes, more than anything, politics is a full contact sport. one "the new yorker" suggests president obama enjoys watching. >> the idea that i'm anti-immigrant is repulsive. >> can we drop a little bit of the baloney. >> reporter: all those hits will leave a mark. there is one key difference, though, football you win and you get a trophy. politics you win and you're supposed to do stuff. >> the only thing -- >> no, you don't -- >> we are guaranteed -- >> no, you don't. >> reporter: and the doing stuff sometimes gets lost i
no, seriously this mitt romney was named after this mitt romney who played quarterback for the bears in the 1920s. he was a not so distant relative. they have the same doting wives. ji gel on tom, i feel like tommy really needs our prayer, our support and love at this time. callista on knute. >> i pray that god gives him the guidance and the strength. >> reporter: it's totally interchangeable. and what about those ads. >> hey, kid. >> reporter: if you thought the mean...
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president obama walking up to mitt romney, saying, good job, romney saying, thank you, thank you. the president saying, good, good, we'll do more of this. it would seem to appear that one of those men knew who won last nigh, diane. >> okay, david muir reporting in. time to bring in co-anchor of "good morning america," anchor of "this week," george stephanopoulos. bottom line, george, did that night affect this race for sure? >> reporter: no question about it. it got mitt romney back in this game. it gives him momentum. it gives him confidence. after a month of being on defense, he is on offense right now and both campaigns expect the national polls to tighten. maybe see mitt romney go ahead. here's the big question, diane. will you see the same kind of movement in these key battleground states, especially ohio, where president obama is ahead right now. these are the voters who get ads every day, who see the conditions every day. will they move in the same direction? that's the big question. >> how bad does the president think it was and what he's going to do? >> reporter: the pres
president obama walking up to mitt romney, saying, good job, romney saying, thank you, thank you. the president saying, good, good, we'll do more of this. it would seem to appear that one of those men knew who won last nigh, diane. >> okay, david muir reporting in. time to bring in co-anchor of "good morning america," anchor of "this week," george stephanopoulos. bottom line, george, did that night affect this race for sure? >> reporter: no question about it. it...
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he and romney. and he's the only candidate, he said, that has the kind of fervent supporters that we have seen with these ron paul brigades. mostly young supporters that are out there to support ron paul and nobody else. this is about shaking up the republican party and ron paul, make no mistake, has what it takes to go further and at the very least, become a real pain for the rest of the republican candidates going forward. terry, one of the other candidates, i can't tell you which one, but one of them told me in the last few days that ron paul is crazy. they have no respect for him. he is somebody that's really trying to move the republican party in a different direction. and based on the results tonight, he will at least be able to continue on. >> absolutely, jon. and that is one of the takeaways from tonight. the ron paul brigades, they are going to be at the convention in tampa and could cause a ruckus there. thanks to jon karl, jake tapper and daicvid muir. and we'll be back with more of our s
he and romney. and he's the only candidate, he said, that has the kind of fervent supporters that we have seen with these ron paul brigades. mostly young supporters that are out there to support ron paul and nobody else. this is about shaking up the republican party and ron paul, make no mistake, has what it takes to go further and at the very least, become a real pain for the rest of the republican candidates going forward. terry, one of the other candidates, i can't tell you which one, but...
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red for romney or blue for obama. here in denver and across the country apparently obama is comfortably ahead. according to one study voters can correctly predict the winner 81% of the time even if they strongly support the other guy, which chia candidate is more popular? which candidate's cookies more appetizing? doesn't matter. chances are you probably already know who will win. >> thanks for watching. for some of you we'll say good night. though for others, stay with us for more of our one-hour broadcast, election 2012, our powerhouse team standing by to tell you surprising x factors they think could decide this race. it's coming up right after a short break. for those of you leaving us, good night. so, maybe you're trying to figure out question seven. well, let me give it a shot. if you're ok with marylanders spending five hundred and... fifty million a year gaming in other states, fair enough. but if you think we should keep that money here... add twelve thousand jobs, and generate millions for schools... well yo
red for romney or blue for obama. here in denver and across the country apparently obama is comfortably ahead. according to one study voters can correctly predict the winner 81% of the time even if they strongly support the other guy, which chia candidate is more popular? which candidate's cookies more appetizing? doesn't matter. chances are you probably already know who will win. >> thanks for watching. for some of you we'll say good night. though for others, stay with us for more of our...
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mitt romney needs it. it's a tight race, he's behind. >> and tonight, to cover it all, our team, inside the debate hall. and keeping watch in our fact check desk, and also, with us right here in the studio, the insiders from both parties, ready to weigh in on who woman and the big moments we'll remember tomorrow. >> the moderator tonight, jim lehrer from pbs. he's moderat 12 debates, more than anybody else. here he is right now. >> good evening, from the magnus arena at the university of denver in denver, colorado. i'm jim lehrer of the pbs news hour and i welcome you to the first of the 2012 presidential debates, between president barack obama, the democratic nominee, and former massachusetts governor mitt romney, the republican nominee. this debate, and the next three, two presidential, one vice presidential, are sponsored by the commission on presidential debates. tonight's 90 minutes will be about domestic issues. and will follow a format designed by the commission. there will be six roughly 15-minute
mitt romney needs it. it's a tight race, he's behind. >> and tonight, to cover it all, our team, inside the debate hall. and keeping watch in our fact check desk, and also, with us right here in the studio, the insiders from both parties, ready to weigh in on who woman and the big moments we'll remember tomorrow. >> the moderator tonight, jim lehrer from pbs. he's moderat 12 debates, more than anybody else. here he is right now. >> good evening, from the magnus arena at the...
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i'm mitt romney. i'm running for president of these united states states. i am not a bully. that 'politically motivated tactic to distract you and dismiss me. i'm not going to let that happen. i'm going to cost this country talking about my economic plans to get you working again and get the government working for you. i'm mitt romney. i approve this message. >> first of all, the young man in question is dead, all right, so he's not even able to speak to this, number one. number two, it was a half century ago. this isn't -- this doesn't involve his public record, all right. and the other thing that it really underscores, george, is how desperate they are to try to tear this guy down. i mean this is somebody who has been faithful to the same woman for 42 years, raised a wonderful family. whatever you think of him politically, turning around bane consulting and building bane capital into one of the most respected organizations in the country, turning around the 2002 salt lake olympic, outstanding job as
i'm mitt romney. i'm running for president of these united states states. i am not a bully. that 'politically motivated tactic to distract you and dismiss me. i'm not going to let that happen. i'm going to cost this country talking about my economic plans to get you working again and get the government working for you. i'm mitt romney. i approve this message. >> first of all, the young man in question is dead, all right, so he's not even able to speak to this, number one. number two, it...